Shaler Area MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glenshaw, Pennsylvania 15116 · Shaler Area SD
#190 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#3961 of 15,369 nationally
About Shaler Area MS
Shaler Area MS is a public middle located in Glenshaw, in the Shaler Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 589 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 190th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 589.
There are 3 schools in Glenshaw; Shaler Area MS ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shaler Area MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shaler Area MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marzolf Primary Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–3
337 students · 1.6 km away
Shaler Area HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students · 1.7 km away
Scott Primary Sch
Glenshaw · Public elementary · Grades K–3
394 students · 2.0 km away
Shaler Area El Sch
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 4–6
870 students · 2.1 km away
Burchfield Primary Sch
Allison Park · Public elementary · Grades K–3
339 students · 2.8 km away
Ross El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students · 3.2 km away
Wyland El Sch
Allison Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students · 3.9 km away
Kerr El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 4.1 km away
McIntyre El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students · 4.2 km away
North Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,127 students · 5.2 km away
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591 students
Central Columbia MS
Bloomsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
587 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shaler Area MS a good school?
Shaler Area MS has a Success Index (US) of 67.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #190 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shaler Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Shaler Area MS ranks #190 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #3961 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shaler Area MS?
Shaler Area MS had 589 students in 2025.
Is Shaler Area MS a elementary school or a high school?
Shaler Area MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shaler Area MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shaler Area MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.